“Valentine’s Cabaret,” Denmark

Feb. 13-14, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm, “Valentine’s Cabaret,” looking for a novel and romantic way to spend Valentine’s Day? What better than an evening of great songs, silly skits and a live band, featuring cabaret-style seating to set the mood, and delicious desserts from Bliss Bakery in Fryeburg top it off, feel free to BYOB and snacks, sponsored by Mountain Top Music, the entire ensemble represents some of the Lakes Regions most talented performers with scores of productions to their credits, $15, Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. FMI: 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Feb. 13-14, Friday-Saturday, 7pm, “Baby,” one act, follows a baby appropriately named Baby, who completely forgets their baby training and is completely overwhelmed by adults from birth to the first birthday. Bad breath in the face, being tossed high into the air, and unwanted vocabulary lessons assail the infant before Baby is coached to employ tricks that are sure to make audiences giggle and smile from start to finish, $5/adults, $3/seniors and students, Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Avenue, Gorham. FYI: 207-222-1100, www.goghs.org.
Feb. 14, Saturday, 7am-11pm, “Bridgton Winter Carnival,” a day full of fun events scheduled for young and old alike: ice fishing contest, brunch, table tennis tournament, nature hike, horse drawn carriage rides, sled dog and snowmobile rides, magician show, “Freezin’ for A Reason” polar dip, chili& chowder lunch, baked bean supper and Winter Carnival Dance, see site for details, times of events, and locations, Downtown Bridgton. FMI: 207-647-3472, www.mainelakeswintercarnival.com.
Feb.14, Saturday, 10am-12pm,”Animal Tracking/Winter Adaptations,” join us to become nature detectives, searching for animal tracks, scat and other signs of wildlife. Wild animals must find food and avoid being eaten to survive. Body shapes, patterns and colors are natural camouflage adaptations they use to help them blend into their surroundings. Learn where hibernating animals might sleep and find signs of those who stay awake. Meet in the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library parking lot to caravan, free, Greater Lovell Land Trust, 227 Main Street, Lovell. FMI: 207-925-1056, www.gllt.org.
Feb.. 14, Saturday, 2-4pm, “Delightful Dessert Extravaganza,” The Friends of Norway Memorial Library are hosting a dessert tasting event as a fund raiser for the Library’s audio and video collections, a selection of homemade cookies, cakes, pies will be available for take-out or sampling in the Library, the cost for 5 pieces is $5.00 or 12 pieces for $10.00 and boxes will be provided for take-out, music will be provided by the Oxford Hills Ukelele Group from 2:30-3pm, Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207-743-5309, www.norway.lib.me.us.
Feb. 14, Saturday, 5:30-8pm, “Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Norland’s,” dinner and historical program titled “Keepers of the Hearth: A Conversation Between the Washburn Ladies” on Saturday, February 14th, arrive by 5:30pm for a tour of the 1867 Washburn family mansion, a three-course dinner begins in the Farmer’s Cottage at 6:00 pm and includes squash soup, chicken with roasted potatoes and glazed carrots, biscuits, and dessert, a vegetarian option is available, after enjoying dinner, step back into the 19th century parlor in the Washburn mansion where you will visit “Patty Washburn” and her two daughters, Martha and Caroline, portrayed by Norlands’ staff in period costume, the women will share family stories of courtship, love, and marriage, the ladies of the house along with special guest “Hempstead Washburne” will then entertain you with some romantic music of the period, accompanied by guest Jerry Ellis on the Washburn piano, $23/per person and must be purchased in advance due to limited seating in this historic venue, Wahburn – Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Drive, Livermore. FMI: 207-897-4366, www.norlands.org.
Feb. 14, Saturday, 5:30pm, “Stone Mountain Musical Wine Dinner,” yes its back, and for the most special night of the year, Carol and friends will treat you to a wine dinner unlike any you have ever been to, forget those wine dinners where they just tell you about the wines….this one has live music, film clips, great food, and of course wonderful wines, the fun starts at 5:30 in the Quisisana Barn with apps and your first wine so be prompt, and ask us about a taxi service if you need it. Ask for a special price for designated drivers, a Ticket includes a night’s musical and visual entertainmment by Carol Noonan and friends, a five course meal and a 5 wines to try, and dont forget roses on the table too, $110, gratuity not included, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.